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All of us are saved being basically ignorant and loaded down with baggage from our old lives. If one is saved while drinking, smoking, et cetera (we could name any particular sin or sins from our old lives), that doesn't mean immediately have a right Theological view or a right world view. This...

I don't consult the "creeds," just the Bible, lol. It's just my opinion that there has been far too much reliance on the teachings of early Church Fathers, and that has led to Scripture being secondary and used to proof-text particular teachings. As to whether the post presents implicit...

Revelation has always been progressive, and it is never until God gives understanding of the revelation that we can actually incorporate that into how we understand any particular passage of Scripture and its particular context. A good example of this is seen in the understanding of the...

Perfection, as found in the book of Hebrews, is salvation in Christ. The Old Testament saints could not be made perfect until their sin was atoned for. Why? Hebrews 10 1For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those...

Interesting thread, with some very interesting opinions. Thumbs up to pgfinest, who I believe has pointed out some good points. Concerning this post, I would like to suggest that because Nicodemus was speaking of physical birth, does not necessarily mean that Christ's reply contrasted physical...

Hello Aspen, concerning quoting, here are a few more tips that might make it easier for you: When you reply, you will see the tag --> [quot name='aspen' timestamp='1289613504' post='91461') which I have altered so it won't function, but be visible. You will also see--> [/quote) (also altered)...

Hello religusnut (cool name, by the way), what you say is true. Interpretation of posts is a necessary skill when debating doctrine and belief. There will be some, like the Pharisees, who will seek to "catch" people in what they say, even as the Pharisees tried to catch Jesus in His words, that...

Okay, one more reply (maybe?). And, GTY is just a sign-off...Grace to You. Just being lazy, which is funny, some of the posts can include thousands of words, but, I shorten "may God bless you and keep you to...GTY. What can I say, I'm a bum. We agree on this. Doctrine is to be found, taught...

When sinful behavior is depicted in the movies (any form of media), it has power to sway the minds of those who watch. I know how one's feelings toward something can be affected by the things one is exposed to. I was brought up being taught the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but because my...

Hello Aspen, just a side-note: I notice you don't quote the statements you address individually, and just wondered if you had the same problem I did when I first came to this form...not having the copy function on left-click. You can highlight, then hit CTRL + C to copy, then use the paste...

The debate about "singling out" the sin of homosexuality above others is a platform from which homosexuality is defended. I would just say this: it is one of the sins mentioned specifically in scripture that is not only advocated by special interest groups, but has made its way into our...

[font="Verdana"] He intended it when He created Israel. Jesus Christ met in corporate worship. Here is a passage that supports corporate worship: Acts 20:7-9 (King James Version) 7And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto...

Hello Sabertruth, as I didn't see a prompt for inserting my two cents without quoting, I chose this one, so, please don't think I singled you out. As far as the rest of the posts (for the most part)...wow. It is amazing that I am witnessing a call to forsake the assembling of the brethren. I...

The assumption that is found is in thinking that perfection is the glorification of the body. Here is one verse for you to explain: Hebrews 6 1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead...

What doesn't make sense is seeing perfection as the glorification of the body, and placing this before the resurrection of the dead. GTY

There is a need. It will be addressed. [font="Verdana"] If they truly believe, to the saving of the soul, then they have responded to God in faith, and they will never be blotted from the book of life. [font="Verdana"] Hopefully that is clear? Not only does the context of Galatians NOT...

So when one is saved, they become sinless? I hope so. That one cannot be saved apart from the work of the Holy Spirit is critical to sound doctrine. There is a need. When one believes themselves to be the ones who bring about their salvation, and this is the end of this theology, one will...

Not perfectly, but yes, I keep His commandments...because His Spirit within me causes me to walk in His statutes. But those who see the works of the law and the keeping of them as how salvation is "earned," show that they do not see Christ's sacrifice as payment for sin, as scripture teaches...

Then you are saying that we can pick and choose what laws of God we are to follow? This is worse than a "license to sin" theology. Not understanding the book of Hebrews will lead to this conclusion. The willfull sin mentioned here is properly understood to speak of those who return to the...

Hello Xander, so glad you have chosen to further discussion, and you have touched upon the heart of this thread: works-based salvation. I hope we will have the chance to discuss this in detail. The first question I would ask you is this: how are men saved? Your replies here indicate that you...